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Vitamin D Supplementation May Lead to Small Risk Reduction for Acute Respiratory Infections

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Lauren Biscaldi

Iin this study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, researchers evaluated whether the effects of vitamin D supplementation may reduce risk in acute respiratory infections.

Osteoporosis Prevalence at Femur Neck, Lumbar Spine 12.3%

The age-adjusted prevalence of osteoporosis at either the femur neck or lumbar spine or both was 12.6% among adults aged 50 years and older in 2017 to 2018.

Evidence, Primary Considerations for Bisphosphonate Drug Holidays in Patients With Osteoporosis

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Rita Aghjayan

Authors of the review discuss primary considerations and areas for future research regarding bisphosphonate drug holiday duration in patients with osteoporosis.

ASBMR, AACE, NOF Develop Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management

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Inga Back, MPH

ASBMR, AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS, IOF, and NOF developed guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and osteoporosis management.

Factors Associated With Fracture Risk in Middle Age Identified

Several factors have been identified that increase the likelihood of experiencing a fracture in middle age, including female sex and a low level of leisure-time physical activity.

Sydney AFF Score Quickly and Accurately Detects Atypical Femur Fractures in Women

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Rose Reeb

The Sydney AFF Score is a tool to help differentiate atypical from typical femur fractures in women, independent of bisphosphonate use.

Men With Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis at Higher Risk for Vertebral Fractures

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The objective of this study was to analyze the risk of incident vertebral and nonvertebral fracture in men with DISH.

Risks After Denosumab Discontinuation Linked to Age and Prior Therapy

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers sought to identify potential vertebral fracture and bone loss risk factors after discontinuation of denosumab therapy and initiation of other therapy.

Comparing Free and Bioavailable vs Total 25(OH)D to Predict Bone Health

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers sought to investigate the impact of vitamin D-specific variables on indices of bone and mineral metabolism in older adults.

Bone Quality Linked to Complications After Spinal Fusion

Abnormalities of trabecular and cortical microarchitecture are associated with skeletal complications in the six months following spinal fusion surgery.

Physical Activity Important for Osteoporosis Prevention in Older Adults

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Amit Akirov, MD

There may be an association between physical activity and osteoporosis prevention among individuals aged at least 65 years.